TRIGON SELECT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

✓ represent the most comprehensive and professional set of performance standards
in existence today for the global apparel sector.

The most effective way to pre-select, assess, and find the best apparel suppliers.

Introducing
Trigon Select Performance Evaluations for the 'IAF'

THE INTERNATONAL APPAREL FEDERATION

✓ The global Federation of the apparel industry
✓ is pleased to introduce Trigon Select’s Evaluation and Promotion Programme
✓ aimed at increasing considerably the level of transparency within the garment supply chain.

TRIGON SELECT & GERMANFASHION

✓ A team of top textile and apparel industry professionals
✓ with at least 25 years of experience in production, management, technology, and sourcing,
✓ has developed this evaluation method, working in close cooperation with the German apparel industry association
‘GermanFashion’.

THE EVALUATION & PROMOTION PROGRAMME

✓ consisting of up to 280 criteria and four rating levels,
✓ enables Trigon Select to evaluate the capabilities and the performance of apparel manufacturers by recognised and objective standards.

The Trigon Select Performance Audit is the most comprehensive & professional set of performance standards in existence today for the global apparel sector.

The profiles of evaluated and suitable apparel manufacturers are made available to buyers
✓ via direct dissemination
✓ through ‘IAF’s member associations by means of theirs regular newsletters, publications and workshops.
✓ through an interactive database accessible to apparel buyers searching for suppliers , based on their capabilities‘A.M.INT.’ - representing the Trigon Select Apparel Maker Intelligence System.

EVALUATING EXISTING SUPPLY SOURCES

Upon request, Trigon Select
✓ will evaluate or pre-check existing or potential sources of supply on behalf of the buyers.

PROVIDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT

The evaluation of Apparel Manufacturers
✓ will also address a list of recommendations on how to upgrade capabilities and achieve a higher level of performance.

Our key objective is to provide the most professional service to both Fashion Brands & Retailers and International Apparel Suppliers by achieving an optimal matching of their needs and performance.

Our Services

Supporting you
✓ in finding the best suppliers
✓ in optimizing your current supply sources

We offer three service packages according to your specific needs and objectives:

Performance Evaluation Ratings

4 rating categories have been defined. They are applied at each evaluation level.

AAA: state of the art in equipment and systems with excellent facilities that meet all recognised environmental standards. Work for internationally recognised quality brands. Management able to input design and merchandising ideas to clients. First class language and communications skills at all levels.

AA: all equipment is up to date and investment in methods and facilities continuing. Employ skilled staff and are competitive in service and cost.
Excellent communications and established working relationships with international buyers.

A: have invested in modern equipment in last five years, and made improvements in performance, and environmental conditions. Competent and skilled management with good communication ability.

B: basic equipment with production control and management able to meet requirements of customer, and prepared to develop.

AAA: state of the art in equipment and systems with excellent facilities that meet all recognised environmental standards.

Key Advantages for Fashion/Apparel Brands & Retailers

Trigon Select Performance Evalutations:

✓ find the best match of Buyers’ and Suppliers’ needs
✓ create the base for a reliable and profitable longer term business relationship
✓ reduce business costs and improve performance
✓ cover all aspects of manufacturing, management and business profiles
✓ can be weighted according the Brands’ & Retailers’ preferences
✓ are carried out by top senior apparel specialist on site, with many years of experience in apparel manufacturing and sourcing.

Optimising the apparel supply chain.

Our Specialists

- must have at least 25 years of direct practical experience with strong technical and management skills;
- are able to assess in detail strengths and weaknesses of apparel manufacturing operations;
- are able to identify the potential improvements that are feasible;
- are experienced in implementing improvement measures in apparel manufacturing facilities.

TRIGON SELECT LTD is a London based Company:

SPECIALISED in the assessment, development and management of the Textile Supply Chain, with particular focus on the apparel and fashion sector.

GLOBAL - with worldwide connections and a network of associates and representatives in Europe, Asia, Africa, North & Latin America, and Australia.

TSL Specialists have collectively worked on assignments in over 100 countries for private customers, financial and developmental institutions, international organisations, government agencies and multinational private banks.

Executive Profiles

• International Senior Apparel Industry Executive and Specialist
• Outstanding operational, management, sourcing and training skills
• More than 40 years apparel industry experience
• High number of successful projects for private customers and the World Bank around the globe

• Former positions of Mr Willis include:
- Group Sourcing, Logistics and Technical Development Manager of global Sportswear Brand
- Operations Director Europe of a worldwide Jeans Brand
- Managing Director within a major UK Textile & Apparel Group
- Managing Director of an American/European Workwear Group

• International Senior Management and Marketing Specialist
• Over 25 years sector experience
• Assignments for major textile and apparel manufacturers, top fashion brand holders and institutions,
including both the EU Commission and The World Bank.
• Extensive expertise in strategic reviews, business plans, market and sector studies,
market entry plans and the implementation of co-operation agreements and joint ventures
• International field work and research in more than 50 countries

• Qualified Textile Technologist and Management Accountant with high profile advisory experience in the fibres, textile and apparel sectors
• Over 35 years international sector experience
• Extensive range of larger projects carried out in more than 75 countries worldwide on behalf of private sector clients, international banks and government clients.

• Professor of Textile & Clothing Technology of the Tampere University of Technology, Tampere/Finland
• Research Projects at Tampere University of Technology with special focus on Supply Chain Management
• Visiting Professor of Applied Textile Management at the School of Textiles of the University of Borås/Sweden
• More than 40 years textile & apparel industry experience
• High number of successful projects for major textile & apparel producers and institutional clients (EU Commission, IFC/World
Bank, EBRD, UNIDO, USAID, National Ministries, National Textile & Apparel Trade & Industry Associations etc.)
• Extensive expertise in company evaluations, diagnostic studies, company & productivity development projects, business plans,
feasibility studies, sourcing & supply management restructuring studies, quality assurance system projects, textile & apparel
sector studies, international business venture projects
• Board Member in international textile & apparel ventures
• International field work and research in more than 40 countries